THE redevelopment of the Quadrant Mall has made notable progress this week, with the laying of the first pavers coinciding with Cityprom's first laneway street art project.
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Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten said he was excited to see the project enter phase two.
"It's going to be fantastic for businesses here once the project is complete, and create new opportunities,” he said.
More than 12,100 pavers will be laid as underground infrastructure and civil works nears completion.
He said the project was still a few months away from completion, but running ahead of schedule.
Baker Group general manager Nigel Baker said a ‘quiet booth’ had been designed to limit the impact of noise to shoppers and retailers, and had been well received.
Jim Hughes & Sons owner Rob Turner said business remained strong despite the developments.
“The retailers around us have been pleasantly surprised,” he said.
Launceston City Heart Project reference group chairman Alderman Darren Alexander said he hoped the redevelopment would revitalise the Quadrant Mall.
“On Friday night we’ve actually got the laneway party in Dicky Whites Lane which is going to bring people here into the city and actually be part of the City Heart Project,” he said.
The unveiling of the Cityprom initiative will take place on Friday night from 5.30pm, featuring temporary art and dynamic lighting by Australian street artists.
